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Scenic landscape view in Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo) in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo)

Bulgaria, Smolyan Province

Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo)

LocationBulgaria, Smolyan Province
RegionSmolyan Province
TypeNatural Monument
Coordinates41.6153°, 24.3795°
Established1961
Area0.5
Nearest CityDevin
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Contents
  1. Park Overview
    1. About Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo)
  2. Visitor Information
    1. Visitor Ratings
    2. Photos
    3. Frequently Asked Questions
    4. More Parks in Smolyan Province
    5. Top Rated in Bulgaria

About Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo)

Devil's Throat Cave, known in Bulgarian as Dyavolsko Garlo, is one of the most spectacular and mysterious karst caves in Bulgaria, situated in the Western Rhodope Mountains of Smolyan Province near the town of Trigrad. The cave is renowned for a powerful underground waterfall where the Trigrad River plunges 42 meters into a vast underground cavern known as the Hall of Thunder, before disappearing through a narrow siphon and resurfacing nearly 500 meters away at the Dyavolski Most (Devil's Bridge) springs. The cave extends for approximately 290 meters of accessible passage and has been protected as a Natural Monument for its exceptional geological and hydrological significance. It is one of the most visited natural attractions in the Bulgarian Rhodope region.

Visitor Ratings

Based on 1 review · Overall: 62/100

Uniqueness
82/100
Intensity
72/100
Beauty
76/100
Geology
74/100
Plant Life
22/100
Wildlife
28/100
Tranquility
55/100
Access
60/100
Safety
85/100
Heritage
68/100

Photos

3 photos
Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo) in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria
Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo) landscape in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria (photo 2 of 3)
Devil's Throat Cave (Dyavolsko Garlo) landscape in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria (photo 3 of 3)

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